Which Macro Adapter should I buy for Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f2.8 (Number: 3278XXX)

[Wang Chengzhi]

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I just bought a Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f2.8 and I am looking for a macro adapter for it to achieve 1:1 magnification ratio.

After reading a dozen of posts discussing how to match this lens with a right macro adapter, I become more confused and I have following questions:

- How I can get to know catalogue number of an adapter? There is only script like "Leitz Wetzlar Germany" on some adapters like the "Unknown" one in the attachment.

- At present, I only confirmed the number of my lens is 3278XXX and I found it is made in 1983 by referring to our forum's wiki: https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/60mm_f/2.8_Macro-Elmarit-R , and it doesn't include notes like 2 cam or 3 cam -- what does it mean?

- I looked through Ebay and another Chinese shopping website, and so far I have found five different adapters -- 14198, 14256, 14262, 14299, and the one I am not sure what number is. To achieve 1:1 magnification ratio, which Leica Macro Adapter R should I get?

Thanks!

 

14198

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14256

 

14262

 

14299

 

UNKNOWN

Edited October 10, 2021 by Wang Chengzhi

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[AndreasG]

The correct adapter is the "unknown" one, its No. is 14198, you can get at ebay sometimes at 60USD. This adapter indeed does not carry any catalogue number. I use this adapter too together with an old Makro-Elmarit 2.8/60 and a R-M-Adaper with a M10 camera.

Just google for "Leica 14198" and you find it.

[a.noctilux]

hello everybody,

the 'unknow' with 60 inscription is the one to use (mounting with the aperture setting to 22 on the lens first, then the macro ring), same as 14198.

I use more the 14256 which can be used on other lenses also, not the case of 14198.

The 14299 is more modern 'replacement' of 14256, I don't know if the functions are the same (I don't have this14299).

link to Wiki page this Macro-Adapter-R

Edited October 10, 2021 by a.noctilux

[Wang Chengzhi]

4 minutes ago, a.noctilux said:

hello everybody,

the 'unknow' with 60 inscription is the one to use (mounting with the aperture setting to 22 on the lens first, then the macro ring), same as 14198.

I use more the 14256 which can be used on other lenses also, not the case of 14198.

The 14299 is more modern 'replacement' of 14256, I don't know if the functions are the same (I don't have this14299).

 

2 hours ago, AndreasG said:

The correct adapter is the "unknown" one, its No. is 14198, you can get at ebay sometimes at 60USD. This adapter indeed does not carry any catalogue number. I use this adapter too together with an old Makro-Elmarit 2.8/60 and a R-M-Adaper with a M10 camera.

Just google for "Leica 14198" and you find it.

Thanks two buddies! I am clear now.